BOATS/OVERVIEW
Dev Deepawali — Private Boat
A boat to yourselves on the one night of the year the river is worth having to yourselves. Suitable for groups of fifteen to fifty, this is the option for a family travelling together, a company outing, or anyone who would rather not share the rail with strangers on Dev Deepawali.
The ride covers all 84 ghats with the Ganga Aarti viewed from the water, the laser projections and the fireworks, with snacks and refreshments on board and life jackets for every guest. Three to four hours on the water, finishing when the scheduled shows do.
Price depends on the size of boat your group needs — tell us the headcount and we will confirm the exact figure before you pay.
How it runs
- 4:00 PM sharp — Report at the designated ghatApproaches close to vehicles well before sunset, so late arrivals cannot be moved to a later boat.
- 4:45 PM — Boarding beginsThe boat then crosses to the far bank, where the whole illuminated riverfront is in front of you.
- 5:00 – 8:30 PM — The show beginsYour boat takes you along all 84 ghats — the Ganga Aarti from the water, the laser light show and the fireworks.
INCLUDED
- The whole boat for your group only
- Ride along all 84 ghats
- Ganga Aarti viewed from the water
- Laser light show & fireworks
- Snacks and refreshments on board
- Life jackets for every guest
- GST invoice
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation
- Travel to and from Varanasi
- Hotel pick-up and drop
- Meals beyond onboard refreshments
- Tips
Common questions
The size of boat your group needs. ₹55,000 is the starting figure; tell us your headcount and we confirm the exact price in writing before any payment.
Between fifteen and fifty, depending on the boat allocated.
Two, for the whole of Dev Deepawali night. Once both are committed there is no third — the fleet is fixed weeks in advance.
Free cancellation until 24 hrs before your slot.* GST invoice emailed after payment. Carts of ₹10,000 and above can be booked with 50% now — the balance falls due 7 days before you travel. Under that, it is one payment. Your cart shows the exact amount before you pay.
